Elizabeth Bishop
Northampton,MA
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in admissions and college counseling. Passionate counselor with a commitment to equity.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Advisor (part-time)
Springfield Prep Charter School
Springfield, MA
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with middle school teachers to teach high school readiness skills.
- Help students and parents understand their high school options.
- Guide students through application process at wide range of high schools.
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Menlo School
Atherton, CA
07.2014 - 07.2022
- Managed Admissions Team and selection process with 1100+ inquiries and 800+ applications.
- Increased diversity of school from 32% students of color to more than 50%.
- Created promotional content for website, videos, brochures and open houses.
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, administration and Board to enroll mission-appropriate families.
- Recruited and trained student and parent volunteers to share their experience with prospective families.
- Counseled and supported families who applied for financial aid. Determined aid awards.
College Advisor
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, MA
09.2002 - 06.2014
- Advised and supported students and parents in college admission and financial aid process.
- Created college lists, helped with application essays, wrote letters of recommendation.
- Traveled to colleges and conferences to stay informed about college offerings and trends in college admission.
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield , MA
07.1991 - 08.1996
- Managed Admission Team and Committee of faculty colleagues.
- Developed effective evaluation process for 1,000 applications.
- Collaborated with colleagues on Senior Administrative Team to address institutional challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MASkills
- Evaluation of admission applications
- Counseling students and families about educational options and financial aid
- Collaborating with other stakeholders to achieve goals
- Creative problem-solving
Timeline
High School Advisor (part-time)
Springfield Prep Charter School
10.2022 - Current
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Menlo School
07.2014 - 07.2022
College Advisor
Deerfield Academy
09.2002 - 06.2014
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Deerfield Academy
07.1991 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Arts -
Mount Holyoke College